Candide Area 91 Butter & Side Hits 2027 Ski

The Candide Area 91 Butter & Side Hits 2027 Skis are designed for creative skiers who see opportunities for new tricks everywhere on the mountain. From playful butters and side hits to rails, kickers, and switch landings: this freestyle ski is all about freedom of movement. The Adaptive Rocker Profile and the lightweight C-Light wood core deliver a lively ride, while the Triple Radius Sidecut provides enough control to carve confidently on the piste as well. With a waist width of 91 mm, the Area 91 combines quick edge changes with a stable platform for freestyle. A ski for riders who like to carve their own lines and treat the entire mountain like a snow park.

Terrain: Freestyle, Park & Piste

The Area 91 is right at home in the snowpark and on groomed runs where you love to seek out side hits, small jumps, and creative lines. The relatively narrow waist makes technical freestyle moves easier, while the twin-tip shape invites you to ride switch. Even on hard snow, the ski maintains enough grip for sporty turns. For deep powder or aggressive freeriding, a wider, more directional ski is more suitable.

Profile: Adaptive Rocker Profile

The Adaptive Rocker Profile combines a subtle 2 mm camber underfoot with long rocker zones at the tip and tail. The 440 mm tip rocker and 410 mm tail rocker make it easier to perform presses, butters, and spins. At the same time, the camber provides a lively rebound and sufficient edge grip when you build up pressure. This makes the Area 91 feel loose and playful without completely sacrificing control.

Shape & Sidecut: Twin Tip with Triple Radius Sidecut

The nearly symmetrical twin-tip shape makes the Area 91 suitable for both regular and switch riding. With dimensions of 119-91-117 mm, it offers a balanced platform for freestyle tricks. The Triple Radius Sidecut uses three different turning radii to combine quick turn initiation with stability during longer turns. At a length of 182 cm, these radii are 17, 26, and 19 meters. This allows you to easily switch between quick direction changes and smooth carving turns.

Flex & Construction

The Area 91 has a medium flex that provides sufficient support for jumps and landings while remaining supple enough for presses and butters. The C-Light Core combines lightweight paulownia with poplar wood for a lively response and low swing weight. Triaxial fiberglass and carbon reinforce the construction and help keep the ski stable under load. The durable P-Tex 4000 base, heat-treated steel edges, and wear-resistant Corund topsheet make it suitable for intensive freestyle use.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

This ski is ideal for intermediate to advanced skiers who enjoy experimenting with freestyle and want to further develop their technique. The playful rocker profile makes butters and rotations accessible, while the construction provides sufficient support for bigger jumps and sporty runs on the slopes. For absolute beginners who are primarily learning their first turns, a more traditional on-piste ski is easier to control.

Technologies: C-Light Core & Triple Radius Sidecut

The C-Light Core combines FSC-certified paulownia and poplar wood with fiberglass and carbon. This keeps the ski light and responsive, which is especially useful for spins and fast freestyle moves.

Triple Radius Sidecut combines three different turn radii along the length of the ski. This gives you the freedom to change direction quickly, carve with control, and finish larger turns with stability.

The Corund Topsheet features a hard, lightly textured finish that’s more resistant to scratches and wear. Ideal for riders who use their skis intensively in the park and all over the mountain.

Which ski length should you choose?

The Area 91 is available in 165, 171, 177, 182, and 187 cm. A shorter length makes spins, butters, and technical freestyle tricks easier due to the lower swing weight. A longer length offers more stability for bigger jumps, higher speeds, and aggressive runs. Thanks to the long rocker zones, the ski feels relatively agile. Choose your length based on your body type, skill level, and the balance between park riding and all-mountain freestyle.

Bindings & Setup

The Candide Area 91 Butter & Side Hits 2027 is sold as a bare ski without bindings. It is a flat ski without an integrated binding system, allowing you to choose a suitable freestyle or alpine binding separately. Candide provides one Progressive mounting position tailored to the ski’s freestyle-oriented character. The bindings must still be professionally mounted and adjusted according to your ski boots, weight, skill level, and riding style. Be sure to check boot sole compatibility and the correct brake width.

Stoked Expert Advice

The Area 91 is a solid choice for skiers who like to combine butters, side hits, and park tricks with playful runs on the piste. The combination of long rocker zones, a lively wood core, and the Triple Radius Sidecut makes it particularly appealing to creative riders. Are you looking for a freestyle ski that invites you to make every run something different? Then this Candide is definitely worth checking out.